BREVARD COUNTY - Key Persons
Joanna E. Stevens graduated from the University of Georgia in 1993 with a degree in Finance and Banking. After graduation, Joanna was recruited by a national insurance company as a property and casualty insurance adjuster. Within the year, she was enlisted to assist in the set-up and development of the company's Florida Regional Claims Office. Due to Joanna's ambitious nature, expertise and dedication to the rules and regulations governing insurance in the State of Florida, and ability to work well with others, she was sought to assist in the evolution and emergence of the company's training program for Florida adjusters. Shortly thereafter, Joanna was promoted to claims supervisor, in which capacity she managed a team of adjusters focused intensively on handling various types of bodily injury claims involving permanent and debilitating bodily injury, permanent disfigurement and scarring, and, in the most unspeakable and unfortunate cases, death. Joanna served as mentor to and trained many new adjusters, many of whom in turn were promoted to senior positions. As the years passed, Joanna received a promotion to internal operations supervisor, which carried with it the responsibility for managing the regional operations' support staff. Shortly thereafter, in an effort to broaden her knowledge of the industry, Joanna joined the marketing and underwriting department.
Joanna's involvement in handling a variety of complex claims with several departments in the insurance field allows her to bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table which we, in turn, are thankful to be able to pass on to our clients. Joanna joined our firm as paralegal case manager in April 2001. Joanna is dedicated to providing our clients with the professional attention they deserve.
Job Titles:
- Florida Personal Injury Attorney
Since 1981, Stephen G. Charpentier has been representing victims in cases that include medical malpractice, auto accidents, personal injuries and wrongful death.
Florida personal injury attorney Steve Charpentier is an active member of the law community in Brevard County. Mr. Charpentier has been involved in numerous organizations such as the Brevard Bar Foundation, which is a charitable foundation that contributes to both legal and social needs of Brevard County citizens.
Stephen G. Charpentier is a trial lawyer dedicated to helping victims recover from injury and mistreatment, particularly in cases involving wrong-doers and insurance companies. A seasoned personal injury attorney, he provides clients in Melbourne and other Central Florida areas with exceptional legal services.
After coming to Brevard County in 1965, Mr. Charpentier attended the University of Central Florida, where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree. Next, in 1981, he attained his Juris Doctor degree and graduated with honors from the Florida State University's College of Law. He passed his bar exam immediately after graduation and became a member of the Florida Bar the same year. Mr. Charpentier worked for an established Brevard County civil litigation law firm for two years before moving to one of Brevard's larger firms. There, he became a partner and primarily worked with plaintiff's personal injury cases. He resigned from this firm in order to establish Childress & Charpentier Law Firm, P.A., in 1989, with Hubert Childress, Jr. Their personal injury attorney team has provided victims in Melbourne and throughout Central Florida with outstanding legal representation.
Steve G. Charpentier is also involved with the People's Law School as one of its founders and co-moderators.
Stephen G. Charpentier is involved with the community in various philanthropic and civic organizations. He has served on the Board of Trustees for Eastern Florida State College from 2008-2015 and was appointed Chair from May 2010 to August 2011 and again from May 2014 to July 2015.
He also enjoys spending time with his family, and, in his free time, playing water sports, motorcycling, and reading.
Professional Affiliations
The Florida Bar
Longstanding member of the Trial Lawyers section
Florida Bar Grievance Committee for Brevard County (Former Chairman)
Florida Legal Elite
The Federal District Court for the Middle District of Florida
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals
The District of Columbia Bar
State of New York Bar
Brevard County Bar Association (President 2005 - 2006)
The American Bar Association
The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
PAC Trustee (2007-2008)
Florida Justice Association
Board of Directors (1991-1992)
The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
Board of Directors (1991-1992)
Chairman-People's Law School Committee
Membership Committee (2000-2002)
Chairman-Nursing Home Task Force (2000-2002)
Chairman-Brevard County Legislative Task Force (1999-2009)
Mr. Charpentier is also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court.